Diffuse Alopecia of the Scalp and Eyebrows
A man in his 30s presented with a 2-month history of hair loss on the entire scalp and the lateral portions of both eyebrows. Results of the hair-pull test were negative. What is your diagnosis?
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Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis
This case report describes large areas of erythema on the face, chest, and back with relatively clear boundaries and swollen hands with scattered skin-colored papules and nodules.
Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa – A Systematic Review
Importance Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a rare monogenic blistering disorder with wide clinical heterogeneity, ranging from localized skin fragility to life-limiting systemic complications. Understanding genotype-phenotype correlations in COL7A1, the causative gene, is critical for clinical prognostication, genetic counseling, and the…
Approach to Scarring Alopecia
This Clinical Insights outlines the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic strategies for managing scarring alopecias.
Patient Values and Preferences in Chronic Urticaria Treatment – A Systematic Review
Importance Patient and caregiver values and preferences should inform clinical management. An update to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters guidelines on chronic urticaria (CU) plans to…
Unusual Congenital Scalp Lesion in a Child
A 6-year-old boy with no relevant medical history presented to the pediatric dermatology clinic with a congenital scalp lesion and overlying alopecia. What is your diagnosis?
Extensive Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis
This case report describes generalized hyperkeratotic papules and plaques confluent centrally with a reticulated pattern at the periphery that spared the head, distal extremities and intertriginous areas.
Dowling-Degos Disease
This case report describes reticulated hyperpigmented macules interspersed with scattered papules and comedone-like lesions within the axillary and inguinal folds that extended over the neck, scalp, and facial regions.
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
This Clinical Insights outlines the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic strategies for managing chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Pemphigus Foliaceous With Secondary Herpes Simplex Infection
This case report describes a woman in her 40s with bilateral periorbital erythema, sharply demarcated pitted erosions, and dizziness and headache who was diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus.
